*One of the prominent districts of Chhattisgarh, the Raigarh district is spread over a huge area of six thousand eight hundred and thirty six square kilometer. The Raigarh district holds a total population of twelve lakhs sixty five thousand five hundred and twenty nine. Representing the varied topography of the state, the district of Raigarh is blessed with various geographical features of swift flowing rivers of Mahanadi, Kelo and Mand, mighty mountain ranges of Gajmar and exotic caves of Kauhakunda and Kabra. Agriculture and forestry forms the backbone of the economy of the district of Raigarh. Comprising mostly of tribal population, the Raigarh district earns revenue through tits agricultural and forest produce. The Raigarh district produces a large quantity of Paddy as the major agricultural product of the district. The indigenous people also cultivate the Tendu patta or leaves which are used for making of bidis. The district of Raigarh is also blessed with a vast reserve of mineral resources like dolomite, limestone, coal and quartzite. The district of Raigarh is famous for the various indigenous art and craft products that reflect the artistic skill and creative imagination of the local people of the region. Raigarh is well known for the good quality of Tasar and Mulburry silk that forms the core of the cottage industries of the district. Dhokra casting is another well known craft product of the district of Raigarh. Endowed with natural scenic beauty, the district of Raigarh has many interesting places of tourist destination. Some of the notable tourist spots of Raigarh district are :* GOMARDA RESERVE FOREST * GAURISHANKAR MANDIR * KAMLA NEHRU PARK * RAM JHARNA * INDIRA VIHAR * ROSE GARDEN * JINDAL PARK * PAHAD MANDIR. The district of Raigarh represents the indigenous folk culture of the bygone golden era that has percolated to the modern age.
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